Even better, all models are plug and play and hardwire installation is not required.

“The Car and Driver Dash Cams allow drivers to hit the road with confidence, knowing that every mile and minute will be recorded in HD video,” said Glen Ellen Brown, Vice President, Hearst Brand Development.

Here’s the thing: The National Safety Council reports that from January to June 2015, there were nearly 2.3 million “serious injuries,” a 30-percent jump when compared to 2014.

The benefit is that dash cam video footage has the potential to quickly and decisively settle disputes and are widely used by police departments.